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Space Law: The Law of Outer Space

This guide provides an introduction to researching the law that governs outer space.

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Other Research Guides

For additional guidance on space law research, consult one or more of the following online resources:

General Guidance

Air & Space Law (Institute for Advanced Legal Studies, London)
International Law: Air & Space (Bodleian Law Library at Oxford University)
Space Law (Peace Palace Library, The Netherlands)
Space Law Research Guide (Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Library)
Space Policy & Law (Hunt Library at Embrey-Riddle Aeronautical University)

Specialized Topics in Space Law

"Paper Satellites" and the Free Use of Outer Space (GlobaLex)
Planetary Protection Obligations of States Pursuant to the Space Treaties (GlobaLex)
Space Assets Under the Space Protocol to the Cape Town Convention (GlobaLex)

Update History

Initial Publication 08/2020 (chb)